What makes them "Steampunk" other than their old-timey costumes?
You know, my big sister could really beat the crap out of her. I mean, really really.
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There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
Jon B. - May 03, 2008 8:31:40 am PDT #8224 of 10003
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DavidS - May 03, 2008 10:55:29 am PDT #8225 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
What makes them "Steampunk" other than their old-timey costumes?
Their old timey website? Also apparently mod their instruments.
Atropa - May 03, 2008 11:33:05 am PDT #8226 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Anybody seen the Steampunk band Abney Park?
They're Seattle-based, been around forever, and have been "Steampunk" for about two years now.
Their old timey website? Also apparently mod their instruments.
Their previous backup singer/dancing girl was very fond of Steampunk and convinced the band to make it their gimmick.
... I have a LOT more I could say about Abney Park, but I won't, other than to mention I've never gotten into their music in spite of hearing it at local clubs for years and years.
DavidS - May 03, 2008 12:15:32 pm PDT #8227 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
... I have a LOT more I could say about Abney Park
Come on! Let the catty out of the bag!
Atropa - May 03, 2008 12:22:59 pm PDT #8228 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Come on! Let the catty out of the bag!
They have a habit of experimenting with whatever vaguely gothy genre or sound looks to be the Next Big Thing in the subculture. They also go through members rather quickly, with the exception of the lead singer and his wife who plays keyboards. They also have a history of bringing in gothy model-type girls as backing vocalists, dancers, or additional musicians. The girls usually stick around for a year, and then "go on hiatus".
None of which is really that big a deal, but like I said, I also just can't get into their music. It doesn't make any impression on me at all.
DavidS - May 03, 2008 12:58:11 pm PDT #8229 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
the Next Big Thing in the subculture
Speaking of which, is there something in the Goth pipeline behind Steampunk? Any new and exciting trends in gothery?
Atropa - May 03, 2008 1:36:09 pm PDT #8230 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Speaking of which, is there something in the Goth pipeline behind Steampunk? Any new and exciting trends in gothery?
Nothing I've seen any mutterings about. Everyone is still pretty giddy about Steampunk. Now if they'd only do more with the concept than just glue broken watch parts onto everything ...
The Deathrock resurgence is growing, but that's still very much a L.A./N.Y.C. thing. It hasn't spread across the country yet.
juliana - May 03, 2008 5:44:16 pm PDT #8231 of 10003
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
The Deathrock resurgence is growing, but that's still very much a L.A./N.Y.C. thing. It hasn't spread across the country yet.It's definitely moving north of L.A. - there's been more than a few Deathrock bands looking for more members/people looking to start a Deathrock band up here.
Atropa - May 03, 2008 5:53:27 pm PDT #8232 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
It's definitely moving north of L.A. - there's been more than a few Deathrock bands looking for more members/people looking to start a Deathrock band up here.
Really? That's awesome. There's a Deathrock/post-punk night once a month here in Seattle. It seemed to have decent attendance the few times I've gone, even if it was lacking in the people dressed up aspect.
Sean K - May 04, 2008 12:49:34 am PDT #8233 of 10003
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Since the discussion in here has, of late, turned frequently to adorable boys in rock bands, I should mention that I spent part of today as first AD on a music video for a speed metal band called Age of Evil. They're out of Scotsdale. They're very much in the vein of Avenged Sevenfold, Iron Maiden, Megadeath, those sorts of bands.
The thing is, the oldest member of the band just turned eighteen a couple of days ago. I think the youngest member is sixteen. They were SO ADORABLE.
Adorable little Jewish boys and their speed metal band. The adorableness was only compounded by the fact that they were there all day with their loving and supportive parents. Yep. The four piece band is made up of two sets of brothers, and both sets of parents are behind their kids all the way. They were funding the video, and had built an addition to one of their houses so the kids could have a rehearsal space. ADORABLE!
They have one CD out, and are working a new one. They also just signed with a label (no idea which one, my impression was that it was a pretty indy label).
Tomorrow, there will be pictures. Now I go to fall down.